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‘He was a bit of a toerag but everyone loved him’

‘He was a bit of a toerag but everyone loved him’

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her “generous” and “loving” son after his body was found in the River Medway following days of searching.

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Point can be catalyst as focus switches to FA Cup

Point can be catalyst as focus switches to FA Cup

Boss Mark Bonner wants his Gillingham squad to use their draw at Swindon as the springboard for a change in fortunes.

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B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

A budget retailer has withdrawn its bid to sell booze from its new store after it met opposition over concerns it could lead to alcohol-related crime.

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Bomb disposal teams called to building site

Bomb disposal teams called to building site

Disposal teams from the Ministry of Defence were called after wartime solid metal objects were found at a building site.

Drug addict tells dealer: ‘Come fight me in the park - but no tools’

Drug addict tells dealer: ‘Come fight me in the park - but no tools’

A cocaine addict claimed in court he was attacked by his dealer with a dog chain in a row over drugs before offering to spar with him without “tools”.

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Man accused of raping woman in park

Man accused of raping woman in park

A 43-year-old man has been charged with rape after a woman reported being attacked in a town park.

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder after a town centre stabbing.

Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

A community group has proved successful in its effort to get an historic 125-year-old fountain returned to its original location.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

Mixed emotions for Williams

Mixed emotions for Williams

Gillingham’s Euan Williams achieved his childhood dream of a first Football League start - but Swindon’s late leveller took some of the joy away.

Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

The government has decided not to intervene in a controversial planning bid to convert an industrial docks site.

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Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

A 31-year-old thug who subjected his girlfriend to months of controlling and violent abuse has been locked up.

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M2 slip road to remain closed for several weeks

M2 slip road to remain closed for several weeks

A slip road off the M2 will remain closed for several more weeks for emergency bridge repairs.

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Anchorians’ community spirit

Anchorians’ community spirit

The Kent Deaf Children’s Society have a cash boost of over £4,000 thanks to fundraising at Anchorians FC’s annual Steve Cooke Charity Shield.

Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

The return of the beautiful game to a remote village has been thrown in doubt after vandals took it upon themselves to trash the pitches.

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Defence giant’s £220m site overhaul will create ‘huge jobs’ boom

Defence giant’s £220m site overhaul will create ‘huge jobs’ boom

An aerospace firm has announced plans to employ hundreds of new highly-skilled workers as it expands its Kent-based site.

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Oliver’s double celebration

Oliver’s double celebration

Oliver McDonnell shone as Rochester & Cobham won a dramatic GSR Junior4somes League finale - days after his call-up to the South East England squad.

Report: Gillingham win FA Youth Cup thriller in extra-time

Report: Gillingham win FA Youth Cup thriller in extra-time

Player-of-the-match Jonah Walker scored an extra-time winner to send Gillingham through in the FA Youth Cup on Monday night.

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‘You will always be loved’: Fresh tributes to ‘wonderful’ son, 25, as almost £2k raised

‘You will always be loved’: Fresh tributes to ‘wonderful’ son, 25, as almost £2k raised

Fresh tributes have been left close to where the body of a missing man was discovered, as thousands are raised to help his family.

Mystery lotto winner becomes millionaire after playing ‘sentimental’ numbers

Mystery lotto winner becomes millionaire after playing ‘sentimental’ numbers

The lucky winner hopes to treat his family and go on holiday after scooping £1m when he matched five numbers and a bonus ball.

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